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Some
people with IBD have no problems with food, and many have
found they should remove some foods when they are sick but can eat them
when well. People react differently to what they eat, but some foods tend to irritate people with IBD. Those foods are listed below to
help you modify your diet to fit your needs.
This isn’t a don’t-eat list, but instead a list of possible
irritants. Remember, your goal is to minimize restrictions by
determining which foods exacerbate your symptoms. You don’t need to
remove foods from your diet simply because you think they might make
you feel worse. Use the food log
to find links between food and feelings if you have any suspicions.
If you want to test possible irritants, start with a basic
diet that you know works for you. Add one questionable food to your diet
at similar times each day or week and record any changes in how you
feel. If you find that one food doesn’t bug you after several weeks,
add the next questionable food and test it the same way. This is a
great way to add as much variety to your diet as safely as possible.
Yes, it's slow, but that's the safe part.
We all want to eat everything, and this way you can find out what
"everything" is for you. You may be surprised how much better you
feel by eliminating one problem food from your diet.
Foods that may cause discomfort
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High-fiber foods such as nuts, fruits with peels, and raw, leafy
vegetables (salads)
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Spicy foods, including peppers
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Greasy or fried foods
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Lactose (a sugar in milk) or milk products
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Caffeine and foods containing caffeine, such as chocolate
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Carbonated drinks
Foods that shouldn’t cause discomfort
(These are mainly low-fiber foods)
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Refined breads, crackers, low-fiber cereals, white rice and plain
pasta
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Canned fruits, such as peaches, pears, fruit cocktail and applesauce
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Cooked or canned vegetables
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Bananas and melons
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Fruit and vegetable juices
(pulp-free)
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Baked or mashed potatoes (without skins)
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Low-fat milk, yogurt or cheese
-- try lactose-free or soy products if you're lactose intolerant
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Lean proteins, such as skinless chicken, turkey, fish and poached or
hard-boiled eggs
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Sports drinks
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Gelatin
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Broths or simple soups
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Popsicles
Identify the foods that work for you when you're feeling great, lousy and in between
in your stoplight plan.
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